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On the edge of Leicester, just five miles from the City Centre, Watermead Country Park is a 140-hectare green oasis. It is a haven for wildlife and a peaceful stretch of countryside, easily accessible for many people. Most of the paths are surfaced making it an ideal site to visit for wheelchair and buggy users. The Park is developing one of the largest reedbed areas in the Midlands and five birdhides, including a 2-storey hide, provide great viewing spots for visitors.
The Country Park is nearly two miles long and as its name suggests it is a wetland area with over 12 lakes and smaller ponds. It is an ideal spot for walking, cycling, picnics, birdwatching, fishing or more active watersports. The largest area of water is King Lear's Lake, which is an excellent day ticket coarse fishing venue.
Running through the Park are the River Soar and Grand Union Canal which provide an essential corridor for wildlife as well as a route for pleasure boating and walking.
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Watermead Country Park before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Watermead Country Park is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Watermead Country Park to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
